Associate Director, Total Rewards, Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services provides lifesaving products and services for patients. As Canada’s Lifeline, we safeguard our country’s systems for blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

Together, with donors, employees, partners and volunteers we make all the difference in lives of people in Canada.

The Associate Director, Total Rewards plays a vital role in furthering the vision, mission, values, and objectives of Canadian Blood Services by leading the design, planning, implementation, and administration of Total Rewards policies (including executive compensation) and programs that support the overall talent management strategy.

Reporting to the Director of Talent Programs, the Associate Director, Total Rewards will oversee an overarching system comprised of compensation, benefits, and pension, as well as the development, improvement, monitoring, and evaluation of corporate Total Rewards programs that support corporate strategy and objectives.

The successful candidate will recognize the essential role that Total Rewards plays in the delivery of the intended employee experience and will contribute to a positive work environment where employees feel valued and recognized for their contributions.

They will be a progressive leader with a future oriented mindset who champions the implementation of best-practices and drives transformational change.

Technical and strategic at the same time, the incumbent will manage a staff of three, and provide services that impact all of Canadian Blood Services’ non-unionized staff (approximately 1500 employees) coast to coast.

To fill this position, Canadian Blood Services has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online.

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. Canadian Blood Services is committed to reflecting Canada’s population in their organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and Canadian Blood Services throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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